Byron Pang
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Byron Pang Koon Kei/Kwun Ki (彭冠期) is a Hong Kong Chinese film and TV actor and a former model. He first appeared as a runner-up contestant for Mr. Hong Kong
in 2005. His appearances include the leading role in the 2010 film Amphetamine (as 'Kafka'), in The Storm Warriors
(as 'Sky'), and in publicity photographs connected to the film Permanent Residence
. He has also appeared in a range of television drama series, all of which appeared on the Hong Kong TV network TVB Jade
, as he had signed an exclusive contract with the network. He is now no longer with TVB, and works freelance.
Pang attracted great interest in Hong Kong newspapers for his performance in Amphetamine
, in which he co-starred with Thomas Price. Pang appeared on top of a Hong Kong building in front of press photographers for an early morning filming session. After removing all his clothing and underwear, Pang was fitted with a pair of large feathered 'wings', and his naked body was completely covered in a mixture of calligraphy and silver paint, and filmed for the opening scene and title sequence of the movie.
Variety:
Mr. Hong Kong
The Mr. Hong Kong Contest , or MRHK for short, is a beauty contest for young men, organized by leading Hong Kong television station TVB. The contest has been an annual event since 2005, and winners will have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong for the Mister World contest.Like the Miss Hong...
in 2005. His appearances include the leading role in the 2010 film Amphetamine (as 'Kafka'), in The Storm Warriors
The Storm Warriors
The Storm Warriors is a 2009 Hong Kong film produced and directed by the Pang brothers. It is the second live-action film adaptation of artist Ma Wing-shing's manhua series Fung Wan, following the 1998 film The Storm Riders. The Storm Warriors is based on Fung Wans Japanese Invasion story arc The...
(as 'Sky'), and in publicity photographs connected to the film Permanent Residence
Permanent Residence (film)
Permanent Residence is a 2009 Hong Kong movie starring Sean Li and Osman Hung, and directed by acclaimed Hong Kong Chinese film-maker Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung, whose stage name is Scud. It explores several themes traditionally regarded as 'taboo' in Hong Kong society, in an unusually open,...
. He has also appeared in a range of television drama series, all of which appeared on the Hong Kong TV network TVB Jade
TVB Jade
TVB Jade is a flagship TV channel in Hong Kong, established by Television Broadcasts Limited, and is one of the free-to-air Cantonese language television channels in Hong Kong, the other being its arch-rival ATV Home...
, as he had signed an exclusive contract with the network. He is now no longer with TVB, and works freelance.
Pang attracted great interest in Hong Kong newspapers for his performance in Amphetamine
Amphetamine (2009 film)
Amphetamine is a 2010 Hong Kong film starring Byron Pang and Thomas Price. It revolves around the story of a Chinese fitness trainer, Kafka, who meets Daniel, a business executive. The film is directed by acclaimed Hong Kong Chinese film-maker Scud, the stage name of Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung. It was...
, in which he co-starred with Thomas Price. Pang appeared on top of a Hong Kong building in front of press photographers for an early morning filming session. After removing all his clothing and underwear, Pang was fitted with a pair of large feathered 'wings', and his naked body was completely covered in a mixture of calligraphy and silver paint, and filmed for the opening scene and title sequence of the movie.
Filmography
- AmphetamineAmphetamine (2009 film)Amphetamine is a 2010 Hong Kong film starring Byron Pang and Thomas Price. It revolves around the story of a Chinese fitness trainer, Kafka, who meets Daniel, a business executive. The film is directed by acclaimed Hong Kong Chinese film-maker Scud, the stage name of Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung. It was...
(2009) - The Storm WarriorsThe Storm WarriorsThe Storm Warriors is a 2009 Hong Kong film produced and directed by the Pang brothers. It is the second live-action film adaptation of artist Ma Wing-shing's manhua series Fung Wan, following the 1998 film The Storm Riders. The Storm Warriors is based on Fung Wans Japanese Invasion story arc The...
(2009) - Permanent ResidencePermanent Residence (film)Permanent Residence is a 2009 Hong Kong movie starring Sean Li and Osman Hung, and directed by acclaimed Hong Kong Chinese film-maker Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung, whose stage name is Scud. It explores several themes traditionally regarded as 'taboo' in Hong Kong society, in an unusually open,...
(2009)
TV appearances
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(2007) - Men Don't CryMen Don't CryMen Don't Cry is a TVB period comedy series broadcast in October 2007. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 40th Anniversary...
(2007) - Men in PainMen in PainMen in Pain is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2006.-Synopsis:Hong Tin-Yam is happily married to his second wife Wong Dak-Kiu , but one day he discovers that he cannot perform in the bedroom. He asked a female friend, Au Yeung Lei-Lei , to help him out and confirmed that he was in...
(2006) - The AcademyThe Academy (TVB)The Academy is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2005.The series follows the lives of a group of new Hong Kong Police recruits as they proceed through training at the Hong Kong Police training school...
(2005)
Variety:
- Mr. Hong Kong 2005Mr. Hong KongThe Mr. Hong Kong Contest , or MRHK for short, is a beauty contest for young men, organized by leading Hong Kong television station TVB. The contest has been an annual event since 2005, and winners will have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong for the Mister World contest.Like the Miss Hong...